Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Grand Rapids, MI seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident data, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework may be required for certain assignments, with opportunities for training and certification

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Grand Rapids, MI seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident data, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework may be required for certain assignments, with opportunities for training and certification